Learning Express Toys

I came in here searching for a birthday bulletin board set…read more The task would have been very simple if I were searching for a more juvenile theme, but I needed something I could hang-up at the senior center where I work. Thankfully I found a set that was a little more adult in appearance, as well as bulletin board paper, trimmer and accents. I found Lakeshore's prices to be competitive compared to online prices. I even had part of the bulletin board set laminated for a whopping $.39/per sq. ft. I became a rewards member even though I'm not a teacher (maybe they offer this to everyone? Staff was very friendly and helpful; a big kudos to Karen for all of her assistance. Store was tidy and clean. Awesome parking lot, too. The store seems to offer lots of coupons, so that's a perk; especially for big ticket items. Will definitely return in the future for more supplies!

This is like the teacher and educator's superstore. I can't even remember why I came here because I…read moream not one, but did found some goodies that my kiddo likes. They have these little animals that she'd played with elsewhere and likes a lot. What I liked most here, though, is the art supplies they carry. I bought a roll of white paper for her to color and play on, as well as some foamy "paint" that she can play with outside. Service was friendly, and I appreciated that even though it's not a store I'll shop at frequently.

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Norton's USA

5.0(6 reviews)

3.3 mi

Come support this store. The ladies were so, so super nice!!! They have awesome, unique gifts…read more(this will be my next stop when I have a hard to buy for person). It's a little off the beaten path, but you can definitely walk there from the main downtown area. We went yesterday when they were having a special wine tasting and were raising money for the food bank! It's a little pricier, but all seemed like you get what you pay for stuff. I just can't believe how nice they were and what cool stuff they had.

I went here in the fall with my fiancee, who only buys American-made, union-made products. It's a…read morecute barn with many different products, from kitchen stuff to clothing to toys to Christmas decorations (when I was there, anyway) to food. The ladies were very nice and helpful. When an item my fiancee bought at Norton's got stolen, I looked everywhere for a replacement, but could not find one. I contacted Norton's, and they ordered more just so I could get a replacement. That's fantastic customer service, and I appreciated their helpfulness. I will definitely be a life-long customer.

Walmart Supercenter

2.4(67 reviews)

1.2 mi

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Kathy in Electronics is the best. She's helped me numerous times with photo projects. Always…read morecheerful and thoughtful.

Placing an order for Christmas DVDs Christmas Chronicles 1…read more& 2. At a great price Thank You Walmart

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Barnes & Noble Booksellers

3.2(30 reviews)

3.4 mi

Nicely organized and inviting book shop. People walking around were friendly and helped us find…read morethings. Buy one get one half off, and excited to read and get cooking with the new text. with the sales, the price made sense.

I visited this store because I didn't want to wait for Amazon to deliver the book I wanted…read more I was surprised at the variety of books they carried. They are bit more expensive than Amazon but I love the Starbucks coffee shop inside that offers quiet space to work & sip. The Starbucks coffee does not accept Starbucks gift cards or rewards. The books are wonderfully organized and they offer unique and beautiful gift options. They also have board games, Puzzles and leather bound journals. I will definitely be returning when I need a place I can go to focus.

Cute wedding card

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Starbucks seating to chill and read

Five Below

2.5(2 reviews)

3.7 mi

Five Below has this interesting "new?" strategy where the employees mainly run around and clean and…read morerestock shelves, and when you walk in, you hear disembodied voices greeting you from the ether. It's a little strange, but then again FB is a place where you don't need much help and you self-checkout anyway. This location is no different than the other FBs you've been to. Big selection, low prices, and when you do engage with an employee, they are nice. One issue is that the address for this location has changed and that's not reflected here.

You should have never closed the Lake Zurich store b/c every single time we visited that one, the…read morestaff was so friendly and helpful. This store on the other hand has very rude staff. Visited this place twice within the last 2 weeks. Once by myself to find a wired mouse for my daughter. Another time, with another one of my other daughters to find some headphones. First time, I asked if they had any other mouse options that were wired and the manager/worker was so frustrated and frazzled, she mumbled something like, "Go to the front." I thought, maybe she's new or maybe she's overwhelmed. No biggie. The second time I visited (within the last 3 days), a manager (?) followed us to EVERY SINGLE AISLE and didn't even try to play it off and watched us like we were about to steal something. There were several other people in the store but somehow she's on every aisle WE ARE checking out. Since she continued to follow us around, I genuinely wanted to know about the desk chair in the back and she flippantly said "20 or 25, IDC," and walked away. We paid for some funny socks, some headphones and a Sprite and vowed to never come back. The only reason why I'm giving a 2 star rating instead of a one star rating is due to the young lady in the back with pink highlights who was NICE, kind and sweet. We didn't get her name but she had curly hair and had a pink chunk highlight. Keep her. The rest of the staff can go.

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Target

2.9(48 reviews)

0.5 mi

George, where have you been hiding!? This man belongs in Bloomingdale's. Excellent customer…read moreservice!! 10 stars!

do NOT apply here. Worst communication ever. I sent in an application and Peter called me at 10am…read moreon a monday in which I was obviously in school and not able to return the call. I called back the general line he provided for the store the same day at 7pm, and they told me to call back tomorrow to speak with him after 9am. I called twice, once at 2pm and TEN TIMES at 4pm. I was hung up on twice and none of the departments answered. I can't imagine what this would be like for a customer. That night at 7pm I walked into the store and asked to speak with a manager and the manager wrote my name and phone number down and it has been a week and still no call. Do not call someone at a time they are unavailable and ignore their calls when they try calling back !! do not apply !!!

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Paper Source

4.1(10 reviews)

3.6 mi

I had a wonderful experience at Paper Source in Deer Park, Illinois. Jenn went above and beyond to…read moreassist me with a craft project for my husband. She patiently guided me every step of the way, answered all of my questions, and made the entire experience enjoyable. Her kindness, patience, and willingness to help truly stood out. I would also like to recognize Marcos and Sabrina, who were both incredibly friendly, helpful, and welcoming. It's refreshing to visit a store where the entire team genuinely cares about their customers. Thank you, Jenn, Marcos, and Sabrina, for your outstanding customer service and kindness. You made my visit a pleasure, and I truly appreciate all of your help!

Jen W put together the sweetest graduation package for our daughter with all the essentials for her…read morefreshman year at U of Oregon! Thank you so much!

Target

3.0(67 reviews)

5.7 mi

Pretty solid Target location. The general layout is done nicely and it's easy enough to navigate…read more They usually have what I need and store is kept clean. Employees are kind and I've had good experience with the return process in the past. Definitely one of the better ones around for sure. There is one closer to me but I digress.

The pharmacists are very friendly and helpful…read more It was really hot in the store the other day, though. Please turn up the AC

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Nordstrom Rack

3.8(25 reviews)

3.8 mi

I went shopping for baby clothes and it had a surprisingly good selection of cute clothes at a…read morerelatively decent price. There was not a great selection of toys but that was to be expected. I wish there were more associates on the sales floor. I would give it 3.5 stars. I was looking for a few more things to buy but could not find them. Word of advice to department stores- get a more associates on the floor and sales will go up.

This store is good for fashion lovers The store offers a great variety of clothing, shoes,…read moreaccessories, and home items for men, women, and kids. Whether you're looking for casual wear, formal outfits, or trendy pieces you will find something for you . Staff is very cooperative and helpful The prices are very reasonable, especially considering the well-known brands they carry. They also have frequent deals The store is well-organized, making it easier to browse through the racks without feeling overwhelmed. Overall, Nordstrom Rack combines quality, variety, and affordability, making it a must-visit .

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Kyle H.

11 years ago

If your a Learning Express Toys lover and this is the shop to go I remember when this was an arcade back in the days the mall it self had more people and stores open but as the years go by many of the stores shut down but recently they built this here.Which is awesome because I know where to get gifts for my anime friends :D for a decent price also theres a cosplay store not to far from this store for the cosplayers read more

Mary S.

13 years ago

Totally rude management! Incompetent help at the register! I was completely taken aback when Joanne verbally attacked me at the register for something her clerk had not communicated to her. I was shocked at this aggressive behavior. I willNEVER be back and will tell everyone I know about this unprovoked incident!! read more

Dan A.

5 years ago

Nice selection of toys but everything is way overpriced. I do not recommend this place.

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